HERCULES signals hope for rare disease patients
The first sign of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in the approximately 50,000 boys unlucky enough to have it is a delay in motor milestones. This […]
Month: March 2018
Are heat not burn products really harmless?
“Heat not burn” products are predicted to be the next big thing in the tobacco industry. IQOS, which is made by the same manufacturers as […]
Over 300,000 NHS patients were wrongly accused of fraud last year
Fraudulent free prescription claims cost the NHS millions every year. The authority carried out random checks, resulting in a fine of up to £100 for […]
Flu epidemic has highlighted the need for new drugs and vaccines
The 2017 – 2018 flu season has been one of the most severe we’ve seen in decades. The rates of infections has been much higher […]
Is there a link between payday loans and poor health?
The payday loan industry has boomed in the last two decades. The interest on these types of loans, which are typically taken out by those […]
Ofgem announces ban on backdating energy bills over 12 months
It’s estimated that 10% of UK households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Despite a newly introduced energy cap which will save the most […]
Lab grown meat could be on sale within a year
Laboratory grown meat, or “clean meat”, can be made from stem cells and harvested via a biopsy from living livestock. Environmentalists believe this type of […]
The latest victory for gig economy workers
The “gig economy” has been recognised as an important issue in the last few years. There have recently been several high profile employment tribunals in […]
Alabama could be the next state to ban smoking in cars with children
In light of the ongoing concerns over the health effects of passive smoking, especially for children, the state of Alabama is due to vote on […]